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Plain-English coverage of the federal scholarship tax credit: IRS rules, state decisions, and deadlines.
- StatesNovember 14, 2026
30 States Have Opted In to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit for 2027
Thirty states have opted into the federal scholarship tax credit for 2027, two more have said they will, and the rest have declined or not yet decided. See the full list and map.
- DonorsNovember 10, 2026
Five Things Donors Can Do Before the Scholarship Tax Credit Opens January 1, 2027
Gifts for the federal scholarship tax credit count starting January 1, 2027. Here is a simple checklist to get ready now.
- DonorsOctober 9, 2026
Married Couples Can Claim Up to $3,400 Under the Proposed Scholarship Tax Credit Rules
Under proposed IRS regulations, spouses filing jointly are treated as separate taxpayers, so a married couple can claim up to $3,400 in federal scholarship tax credits.
- IRS guidanceOctober 2, 2026
Treasury and IRS Release Proposed Rules for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
The proposed Section 25F regulations explain how donors, families, and Scholarship Granting Organizations will use the new federal scholarship tax credit. Here are the key takeaways.